Posted on 01/23/2020 12:38:31 PM PST by Uncle Miltie
SEATTLE - Authorities have identified two suspects in Wednesday's shootout in downtown Seattle that left one woman dead and injured seven other victims amid a trail of blood and bullets, Seattle police say.
Both suspects are 24 years old and have lengthy criminal records. They remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous.
Seattle Police Dept.
3RD AND PINE UPDATE: Detectives have identified two suspects in yesterday's shooting. Marquise Latrelle Tolbert (age 24, 6'1" 200 lbs) and William Ray Tolliver (age 24, 6'0" 145 lbs). Both men are considered armed and dangerous. Call 911 if you see them or know where they are.
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One suspect, identified as Marquise Tolbert, has 21 arrests, three felony convictions and 12 gross misdemeanor convictions, according to public records.
The second suspect, identified as William Tolliver, has 44 arrests, one felony conviction and 18 gross misdemeanor convictions, records show.
A woman in her 40s was killed in the shooting shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday near the McDonald's at 3rd Avenue and Pine Street. Seven others were hurt, including a 9-year-old boy. It was the second shooting in the heart of downtown Seattle's retail center in about 24 hours.
Witnesses said they heard gunfire and then saw two men running down into the transit tunnel. Police and medics quickly arrived at the scene, but the suspects got away.
All of the injured victims were rushed to Harborview Medical Center, where a 55-year-old female was critically injured and a 9-year-old boy was in serious condition. The woman was upgraded to serious condition Thursday morning, while the child has since improved to satisfactory condition.
An officer at the scene told KOMO News that the 9-year-old had been visiting the Pacific Science Center earlier with his family and then got caught in the crossfire as they made their way down 3rd Avenue.
A 21-year-old man, a 34-year-old man, a 35-year-old man, and a 49-year-old man were discharged from the hospital Wednesday night. A 32-year-old man remains in satisfactory condition at the hospital. Police have not released the identities of any of the victims.
Amazon, which has offices nearby and is the city's largest employer, said two of its workers who happened to be passing by were wounded, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
“We are deeply troubled by last night’s events in Seattle and our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy," Amazon said in a
Police say a dispute in downtown Seattle erupted in gunfire, leaving seven innocent bystanders hurt and one person dead.
During a Wednesday night press conference, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said there were "multiple" shooters involved, but she did not say if it was more then two people involved, which is what several witnesses told KOMO News.
Chief Best said a dispute between the suspects erupted in gunfire.
"This was not a random incident," she said, adding that officers arrived on the scene shortly after they received reports of gunfire.
The gunfire prompted those in the area to run and seek cover.
"We heard what sounded like a bunch of automatic weapon fire - just 30-40 shots, just 'Bam-bam-bam-bam-bam!' " said one witness who would only give his name as Win. "We saw people running up the sidewalk toward the McDonalds and hiding around the corner."
A witness saw two men walking from Westlake towards 3rd and Pine and arguing. The argument became violent when the men pulled out guns and started shooting. The victims who were shot appeared to be innocent bystanders who were caught in the crossfire, according to an eyewitness.
A man named Bill told KOMO News that he was in an office and heard gunfire and saw as many as 100 people running to take cover.
"It was sheer panic," he said. "I've never seen anything like it."
The incident snarled the evening rush hour for motorists and bus commuters as officers closed several streets during their investigation. All streets in the vicinity were reopened by about 5:15 a.m. Thursday.
The 3rd Avenue shootout occurred less than three hours after an officer-involved shooting in the Belltown neighborhood. In that incident, a 28-year-old man was shot by Seattle police. The suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries.
And about 24 hours earlier, a 55-year-old man was shot and critically wounded at the Westlake Center. The suspect in that shooting was dressed in all black and fled from the scene on foot after the shooting. Police have still not found the shooter in that case.
Seattle police are pleading for anyone who might have information on the 3rd Avenue shooting case to give them a call at (206) 233-5000. Or tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS and leave anonymous tips that could be paid a $1,000 reward. Or if you have any photo or video evidence, you can share it with SPD detectives at this link.
Black Lives Matter
Moose limbs? Aunt-feefuh? Disappointed Seahawk fans?
Amish militants?
Doesn’t Seattle have strict gun laws?
N_amish perhaps?
The second suspect, identified as William Tolliver, has 44 arrests, one felony conviction and 18 gross misdemeanor convictions, records show.
And they closed down the streets during rush hour traffic for an investigation? Why?
I guess if it were some of those wild and crazy 2nd Amendment Trump supporters they would have a massive search to arrest the perps, but since they were members of the protected criminal class with multiple arrests and convictions then there's "no harm, no foul." No need for an investigation. They're not going to lock anyone up.
Nothing to see here. Move along.
“N_amish perhaps?”
Perhaps two little Jewish guys looking to steal bagels?
Re: Amish militants?
Yes.
They attacked a rival gang of English Quakers.
There are comprehensive laws governing firearms ownership in Seattle, how was it possible that two convicted felons were able obtain their weapons?
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One suspect, identified as Marquise Tolbert, has 21 arrests, three felony convictions and 12 gross misdemeanor convictions.....
The second suspect, identified as William Tolliver, has 44 arrests, one felony conviction and 18 gross misdemeanor convictions, records show.
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I see no sign of their trying to turn heir lives round despite what their tearful mothers will say.
Society should ask for such people to be sequestered away from innocent citizens.
How many convictions does it take to get the idea they should stay in jail?
Who?
I wonder what these youths do for a living, seeing that they seem to be caught up in all these arrests? I can think of 2 likely professions.
Of course it does - for residents who obey the law. Outlaws don't follow the law, which is why they are called outlaws and given special consideration in today's legal system - just poor misunderstood utes.
One suspect, identified as Marquise Tolbert, has 21 arrests, three felony convictions and 12 gross misdemeanor convictions, according to public records.
The second suspect, identified as William Tolliver, has 44 arrests, one felony conviction and 18 gross misdemeanor convictions, records show.
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Why weren’t they in prison?
I left Seattle in 2011 for a hobby farm I bought in central KY in 2008. My son still works in downtown Seattle and has lived there for a couple of decades.
He texted my wife today: I finally understand why you guys left.
Obviously the need laws against shooting people instead.
“...They remain at large ...”
And shall remain so in a democrat state.
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